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Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with an
Event Management & PR Internship in New Zealand.
Gain first-hand event management experience organizing and running events in New Zealand. Interns help to deliver a range of high quality events, enabling you to develop your project management skills and build your PR portfolio. These are high energy placements for social interns with strong attention to detail and a little bit of flair!
All interns in Auckland, New Zealand, are accommodated in student apartments within or near the city. The central location of the accommodation is ideal for commuting to internship placements within the downtown area. These apartments are close to public transportation routes, as well as shops, restaurants, cafes, entertainment, and parks. Public buses also provide access to surrounding beaches and popular seaside suburbs, such as Takapuna and Mission Bay.
Eligibility requirement
A passion for the industry is a must, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in other languages such as Mandarin, Spanish and Japanese is a desirable skill set for the internship role.
Language requirements
This internship is conducted in English.
What's Included
This program ranges from 12-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees,
check out our website.
Internship Details
This Event Management and Public Relations internship in Auckland is perfect for anyone wanting to gain practical experience organizing and delivering real events in New Zealand. You will help with the planning and execution of diverse events, such as corporate meetings, conferences, celebrations, fairs, festivals, and even weddings. Interns are involved across all stages of planning and implementation, so it’s important to be flexible and cooperative, and be open to whatever tasks are required at any given time.
Internship tasks can involve, but may not be limited to:
- Assisting in brainstorming and concept development, planning and presenting
- Liaising with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and press releases for upcoming events
- Liaising with clients, coordinating event services and organizing vendors
- Conducting market research for business development strategies
- Working with customer service or event management databases
- Assisting with post-event analysis and relevant de-briefs or follow ups
Internship placements are available with both for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations. Specific requests to intern with either can be catered for, though are subject to availability.
It’s important to keep in mind that, depending on the timeline of events and how it aligns with your internship duration, you may not be in New Zealand for the delivery of some events you contribute to. Interns can extend the duration of your internship while you’re in New Zealand, if you wish to stay on to deliver an event you have helped to organize. Any requests to extend your duration in-country are subject to availability and your visa status within New Zealand.
Program Highlights
Intern Abroad HQ's New Zealand programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.
Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and
top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on
our website.
We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.
Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.
Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.
Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.
Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
How to Apply
- Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 12 to 24 weeks.
- Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
- Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.